Slender Clarkia (Gracilis)

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Slender Clarkia (Gracilis)

The
Slender Clarkia (Gracilis) is generally described as
an annual forb/herb.
This
is
native to the U.S. (United States)
has its most active growth period in the
spring .
The
Slender Clarkia (Gracilis) has
green foliage and
inconspicuous
purple flowers, with
an abuncance of
conspicuous brown fruits or seeds.
The greatest bloom is usually observed in the
early spring,
with fruit and seed production starting in the
spring and continuing until
summer.
Leaves are
not retained year to year.
The
Slender Clarkia (Gracilis) has a
short life span relative to most other plant species and a
rapid growth rate.
At maturity, the typical
Slender Clarkia (Gracilis) will reach up to
2.5 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of
0 inches.

The
Slender Clarkia (Gracilis) is not commonly available from nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by
seed.
It has a
moderate ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have
high vigor.
Note that cold stratification is
not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below
52°F.
has
high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.